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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0078 Issued by the Memphis Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:01:17 671 WFUS54 KMEG 030500 TORMEG MSC003-009-139-TNC023-047-069-109-030545- /O.NEW.KMEG.TO.W.0078.250403T0500Z-250403T0545Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Memphis TN 1200 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Tippah County in northeastern Mississippi... Northeastern Benton County in northeastern Mississippi... Northwestern Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Southeastern Fayette County in west Tennessee... Hardeman County in west Tennessee... Southern McNairy County in west Tennessee... Southwestern Chester County in west Tennessee... * Until 1245 AM CDT. * At 1200 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Canaan, or 18 miles northwest of Ripley, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Ghost River State Natural Area, Canaan, Chalybeate, Brody, Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Lagrange, La Grange, Wenasoga, Guys, Hickory Valley, New Canaan, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Teague, Bolivar, and Hebron. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3483 8921 3512 8931 3543 8893 3543 8890 3503 8838 TIME...MOT...LOC 0500Z 244DEG 42KT 3494 8917 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ AEH Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:13:47 165 WWUS54 KMEG 030513 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 TNC047-030523- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Fayette TN- 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3487 8903 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 241DEG 44KT 3501 8900 $$ MSC003-009-139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Benton MS-Alcorn MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN TIPPAH...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...NORTHWESTERN ALCORN... HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1213 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northeast of Canaan, or 15 miles west of Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Chalybeate, Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Wenasoga, Guys, Hickory Valley, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Acton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Hamilton, Middleton, Ramer, Van Buren, and Chewalla. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3487 8903 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 241DEG 44KT 3501 8900 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ AEH Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:13:47 165 WWUS54 KMEG 030513 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 TNC047-030523- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Fayette TN- 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3487 8903 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 241DEG 44KT 3501 8900 $$ MSC003-009-139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Benton MS-Alcorn MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1213 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTHWESTERN TIPPAH...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...NORTHWESTERN ALCORN... HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1213 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northeast of Canaan, or 15 miles west of Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Chalybeate, Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Wenasoga, Guys, Hickory Valley, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Acton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Hamilton, Middleton, Ramer, Van Buren, and Chewalla. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3487 8903 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 241DEG 44KT 3501 8900 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ AEH Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:18:47 230 WWUS54 KMEG 030518 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC003-030528- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Alcorn MS- 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ALCORN COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3493 8907 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0518Z 244DEG 42KT 3504 8894 $$ MSC009-139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Benton MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1218 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pocahontas, or 11 miles west of Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Guys, Hickory Valley, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Middleton, Ramer, Van Buren, Chewalla, Rogers Springs, Saulsbury, Hornsby, and Michie. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3493 8907 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0518Z 244DEG 42KT 3504 8894 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ SJM Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:18:47 230 WWUS54 KMEG 030518 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC003-030528- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Alcorn MS- 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN ALCORN COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3493 8907 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0518Z 244DEG 42KT 3504 8894 $$ MSC009-139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Benton MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1218 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH...NORTHEASTERN BENTON...HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1218 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pocahontas, or 11 miles west of Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Guys, Hickory Valley, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Middleton, Ramer, Van Buren, Chewalla, Rogers Springs, Saulsbury, Hornsby, and Michie. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3493 8907 3512 8919 3522 8919 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0518Z 244DEG 42KT 3504 8894 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ SJM Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:29:18 581 WWUS54 KMEG 030528 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC009-030538- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Benton MS- 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3495 8893 3513 8906 3528 8911 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0528Z 241DEG 44KT 3511 8880 $$ MSC139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH...HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1228 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pocahontas, or near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Guys, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Middleton, Ramer, Chewalla, Rogers Springs, Hornsby, Michie, Lisbon, Caffey, and Woodville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3495 8893 3513 8906 3528 8911 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0528Z 241DEG 44KT 3511 8880 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ AEH Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:29:18 581 WWUS54 KMEG 030528 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC009-030538- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Benton MS- 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BENTON COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for northeastern Mississippi...and west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3495 8893 3513 8906 3528 8911 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0528Z 241DEG 44KT 3511 8880 $$ MSC139-TNC023-069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Hardeman TN-McNairy TN-Chester TN- 1228 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH...HARDEMAN...SOUTHERN MCNAIRY AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES... At 1228 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Pocahontas, or near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Pine Top, Eastview, Guys, Chickasaw State Forest, Silerton, Teague, Bolivar, Hebron, Middleton, Ramer, Chewalla, Rogers Springs, Hornsby, Michie, Lisbon, Caffey, and Woodville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3499 8863 3500 8882 3497 8882 3495 8893 3513 8906 3528 8911 3543 8893 3543 8890 TIME...MOT...LOC 0528Z 241DEG 44KT 3511 8880 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ AEH Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:31:18 623 WWUS54 KMEG 030530 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC139-TNC023-030540- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Chester TN- 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3500 8860 3500 8882 3502 8888 3518 8897 3524 8888 3528 8879 3525 8878 3525 8872 3528 8870 TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 244DEG 42KT 3512 8877 $$ TNC069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Hardeman TN-McNairy TN- 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN AND SOUTHERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES... At 1230 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Hornsby, Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Michie, Eastview, Lisbon, Caffey, Guys, Lacy, Essary Springs, Cypress, Hebron, Middleton, Big Hill Pond State Park, Ramer, and Chewalla. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3500 8860 3500 8882 3502 8888 3518 8897 3524 8888 3528 8879 3525 8878 3525 8872 3528 8870 TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 244DEG 42KT 3512 8877 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ SJM Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-04-03 00:31:18 623 WWUS54 KMEG 030530 SVSMEG Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 MSC139-TNC023-030540- /O.CAN.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Tippah MS-Chester TN- 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TIPPAH AND SOUTHWESTERN CHESTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for west Tennessee. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3500 8860 3500 8882 3502 8888 3518 8897 3524 8888 3528 8879 3525 8878 3525 8872 3528 8870 TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 244DEG 42KT 3512 8877 $$ TNC069-109-030545- /O.CON.KMEG.TO.W.0078.000000T0000Z-250403T0545Z/ Hardeman TN-McNairy TN- 1230 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDEMAN AND SOUTHERN MCNAIRY COUNTIES... At 1230 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Big Hill Pond State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Hornsby, Rose Creek, Selmer, Pocahontas, Michie, Eastview, Lisbon, Caffey, Guys, Lacy, Essary Springs, Cypress, Hebron, Middleton, Big Hill Pond State Park, Ramer, and Chewalla. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a storm shelter or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3503 8838 3500 8860 3500 8882 3502 8888 3518 8897 3524 8888 3528 8879 3525 8878 3525 8872 3528 8870 TIME...MOT...LOC 0530Z 244DEG 42KT 3512 8877 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ SJM |